Karl Deigendesch

Born

7th June 1839

Died

14th April 1911

Birthplace

Violau bei Burgau (Lkr. Augsburg), Germany

Karl Deigendesch was a highly espected German organ improviser. Composed songs and chorales, an Operetta, "Ritter Hatto, der merkwürdige Schneider von Lauingen", Vice-President of the Augsburg Diozesancäcilienvereins. Among Deigendesch Students were Eugen Jochum, Felix churches, Cyrill Kistler, Karl Strobl.Deigendesch also worked as a Royal organ inspector.